News from BHMA- Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Names New Officers for Two Year Term

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announces that Paul T. Kosakowski, AHC, President and CEO of DORMA Group North America has been elected to a two-year term as the association's president. In addition, Scott Duncan of IR Security & Safety was named first vice president; Anthony Mudford of Detex Corp. was named second vice president; and Helen Rose of Lorient North America was named third vice president. The association's four elected officers also serve as members of its board of directors.

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The BHMA contributes technical expertise on hardware issues to the nation's building code, fire, life safety, and architectural organizations. It is the only U.S. organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and maintain performance standards for builders hardware. BHMA is involved in statistical programs, code participation, trade policy, standards publications and certification programs. BHMA presents a popular Internet Web site that can be used to order and download standards as well as the certified products directory; order BHMA finish plates; link to member sites; and query BHMA technical staff. For more information on BHMA, visit http://www.hardwaremarketplace.com